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How mean and dispicable can some people get? I hope whoever stole my two hanging baskets will get as much pleasure out of them as I had hoped for. It makes one lose faith in human nature. -Mrs J Webb, Coldean Lane, Brighton

I have just had a major operation at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and wish to express my sincere thanks for the medical attention and care I received from every member of the staff in Ward 8A. Well done. -Mabel Bates, Paddock Court, Portslade

Tourism is one of the biggest industries in Britain, particularly important in Sussex where we have some of the leading resorts in the country. But many visitors from abroad are being put off by outrageously high prices and this is also making Britons

Richard Ford walked through the entrance of Saint Hill Manor, the Church of Scientology's UK headquarters. It was a warm day as he walked up the drive carrying a bag which contained a change of clothing and a single £10 note. Richard had been a cult member

I disagree with Derek Jameson in his support of a total ban on smacking children. Smacking is simple, immediate and understood. Advocates of the smacking ban will cause greater problems than they cure. To associate child rape and murder with loving, careful

Police have launched a new murder hunt for a killer who stabbed and raped a housewife more than 20 years ago. A team of detectives have been assembled at Brighton police station to "review" the murder of Margaret Frame, a 34-year-old mother. Senior officers

Good old Derek Jameson speaking up for the bullied (Argus, June 6). Personally I go through life with a Sony Walkman clapped firmly to my 70-year-old ears. I find it has an insulating effect. Once, when confronted with a cross, sour face fit to curdle

A baby girl drowned in the bath after her mother had a panic attack while washing her, an inquest was told. The tragedy happened when Rebecca Conway, 27, blacked out as she and her 12-month-old daughter, bathed together in their one-bedroom flat. Miss

What a disgrace the grass verges in Lower John Street, by the sports fields are. Also the run down, filthy state of London Road, opposite St Peter's Church, with itsboarded up shops. It's unsafe even in daylight. Surely something can be done in the year

Poor Southwick, how the residents must be confused. Once an urban district on its own with its own council, it became part of Adur. It lost its fire station and now shares one with Shoreham just over the border. It once housed Brighton A and B power stations

Wasim Khan and Dominic Clapp both hit half centuries to put Sussex Second XI in a good position in the championship match against Hampshire. fSussex, replying to the hosts' first innings 328, reached 218-4 with Khan and Clapp having shared an opening

I want to warn motorists of a new and very dangerous game that mindless morons in Brighton are playing. As you wait at traffic lights, these thugs manage to leap on the roof of your car and bounce off the other side. Besides the damage sustained, the

Robin Martin-Jenkins celebrated a return to his home ground by claiming four Middlesex wickets in the first day of the Horsham festival. Sussex's tall all-rounder, who took 5-94 against Glamorgan on Saturday, followed it up with 4-65 as Middlesex finished

The firm behind Camber Sands holiday park near Rye, Queensborough Holdings, has outlined ambitious acquisition plans. It has appointed Tony Clish to its senior management team. Mr Clish, a former managing director of the Haulfryn Group caravan park operation

Software giant Microsoft was today beginning to prepare its moves against a US federal judge's order to split up its empire. The historic ruling by Thomas Penfield Jackson said the company which made founder Bill Gates a billionaire and led the revolution

It was lovely reading about the little ships going over to Dunkirk. A particularly mention should go to the Mitchell family of Brighton, who used to have a fish stall in the Open Market until it was closed six or seven years ago. -Mrs Sylvia Funnell,

I am appealing to the person who wrote to me last week following my request for information regarding British fascism in research for my Master's dissertation at the University of Sussex. He or she provided a host of useful first-hand material, having

National Carers' Awareness Week begins on June 12, and will provide the opportunity for recognition of those who care for the sick, disabled and elderly. MPs, NHS executives, social services and the agencies they employ, GPs, district nurses and dwindling

Tourism is one of the biggest industries in Britain, particularly important in Sussex where we have some of the leading resorts in the country. But many visitors from abroad are being put off by outrageously high prices and this is also making Britons

I have no wish to spoil the enjoyment of those who enjoy the rides on the pier, but living in a high rise building which overlooks the pier, I find the lights - on the new ride in particular - quite blinding. I did phone the pier and asked if they could

A ten-year-old girl who tried to save a cat had to be rescued herself when she got stuck up a tree. Sinead Gorry went to the aid of the black and white pussy after her dog Bess chased it up a tree. But once up, Sinead found she couldn't get down again

A baby girl drowned in the bath after her mother had a panic attack while washing her, an inquest was told. The tragedy happened when Rebecca Conway, 27, blacked out as she and her 12-month-old daughter, bathed together in their one-bedroom flat. Miss

What a disgrace the grass verges in Lower John Street, by the sports fields are. Also the run down, filthy state of London Road, opposite St Peter's Church, with itsboarded up shops. It's unsafe even in daylight. Surely something can be done in the year

Poor Southwick, how the residents must be confused. Once an urban district on its own with its own council, it became part of Adur. It lost its fire station and now shares one with Shoreham just over the border. It once housed Brighton A and B power stations

Several of your correspondents seem confused about Southwick's postal address. The BN postcode indicates that letters from the area roughly from Pevensey to Littlehampton are sorted at the Brighton office. Southwick, although in the Adur District and

Wasim Khan and Dominic Clapp both hit half centuries to put Sussex Second XI in a good position in the championship match against Hampshire. fSussex, replying to the hosts' first innings 328, reached 218-4 with Khan and Clapp having shared an opening

Robin Martin-Jenkins celebrated a return to his home ground by claiming four Middlesex wickets in the first day of the Horsham festival. Sussex's tall all-rounder, who took 5-94 against Glamorgan on Saturday, followed it up with 4-65 as Middlesex finished

Dairy Crest, says it expects conditions to remain challenging in the industry this year. The company became the UK's largest dairy company following its recent takeover of Unigate's dairy business, The £240 million takeover leaves the company with a range

The firm behind Camber Sands holiday park near Rye, Queensborough Holdings, has outlined ambitious acquisition plans. It has appointed Tony Clish to its senior management team. Mr Clish, a former managing director of the Haulfryn Group caravan park operation

Wyndeham Press, the Hove-based printing giant, has reported record profits for the year to March 31. The company, which includes Grange Press at Southwick and E.T. Heron, the high volume web-offset magazine printer, saw turnover rise by 32 per cent to

Software giant Microsoft was today beginning to prepare its moves against a US federal judge's order to split up its empire. The historic ruling by Thomas Penfield Jackson said the company which made founder Bill Gates a billionaire and led the revolution

Now we know what it takes to outrage Councillor Brian Oxley. Just provide a few facts about the Tory party, past and present; with thanks to Brian Luckhurst for just a few more. -Roger Boniface Woodpecker Drive, Hailsham

It was lovely reading about the little ships going over to Dunkirk. A particularly mention should go to the Mitchell family of Brighton, who used to have a fish stall in the Open Market until it was closed six or seven years ago. -Mrs Sylvia Funnell,

I am appealing to the person who wrote to me last week following my request for information regarding British fascism in research for my Master's dissertation at the University of Sussex. He or she provided a host of useful first-hand material, having

National Carers' Awareness Week begins on June 12, and will provide the opportunity for recognition of those who care for the sick, disabled and elderly. MPs, NHS executives, social services and the agencies they employ, GPs, district nurses and dwindling

I have not come across the "numerous" people who are passionate about Brighton being given city status, as a recent issue of the Argus would have us believe are all over the place. I would not be surprised to find they are outsiders who come from other

There are few subjects more upsetting than child abuse. The public outcry over the Moors murders, the James Bulger case and then this year's Sussex child neglect case show the strength of feeling. Day by day dedicated people in Sussex try to protect children

I am in total agreement with A. Older (Letters, June 3) regarding the former Essoldo cinema. I am sure the people of Brighton and Hove welcome new housing but there are many sites that could be utilised for this purpose. To lose the opportunity of having

All over the world and throughout human history we have strived for immortality. The ancient Egyptians built lavish tombs for themselves and now modern Americans have their bodies cryogenically frozen. The English also had their own unique tradition of

A man who worked for a five-star hotel for more than 30 years claims he was forced to resign because of the plush carpets. Multiple sclerosis sufferer Brendan Ryan, 64, told an employment tribunal he could no longer work as a purchase ledger clerk at

I have no wish to spoil the enjoyment of those who enjoy the rides on the pier, but living in a high rise building which overlooks the pier, I find the lights - on the new ride in particular - quite blinding. I did phone the pier and asked if they could

A ten-year-old girl who tried to save a cat had to be rescued herself when she got stuck up a tree. Sinead Gorry went to the aid of the black and white pussy after her dog Bess chased it up a tree. But once up, Sinead found she couldn't get down again

A question mark hangs over the future of the family-run store which has been a Brighton fixture for almost 200 years. Hanningtons has appointed property advisers who are approaching major retail developers to gauge potential interest in buying the freehold

The recently-launched Doctor Patient Partnership campaign aimed at preventing missed appointments is called "Keep it or cancel it". People have trouble remembering something in three days time, let alone the three months or more which many people have

A dispute between binmen and managers has led to a huge backlog of rubbish being left on the streets. It is understood workers for SITA are angry about differences in pay and conditions between binmen in the two areas. At a mass meeting of 200 staff,

Jon Sharples produced a blistering sprint finish to win the AON-sponsored Eastbourne Rovers Sussex Road Race Championship. Sharples, from the Eastbourne Rovers club, won the 82-mile race by two lengths from Steve Dennis (East Grinstead) and Worthing's

Several of your correspondents seem confused about Southwick's postal address. The BN postcode indicates that letters from the area roughly from Pevensey to Littlehampton are sorted at the Brighton office. Southwick, although in the Adur District and

Sussex skipper admitted his side had missed the boat at Horsham yesterday, describing their performance as "very disappointing." Middlesex were 136-4 and then 239-7 on the first day of the second division Championship match. But their tail rallied to

Wimbledon champion Lindsay Davenport will make her debut in a star-studded Direct Line Championships at Eastbourne which begins on Monday week. Davenport was given a late entry to the Devonshire Park event yesterday and was immediately installed as No

Murder squad detectives were called in today after the body of a man was found slumped at the foot of steps. Police were alerted shortly after 4.30am and discovered the body at the steps leading to a basement flat in Oriental Place near the West Pier,

Dairy Crest, says it expects conditions to remain challenging in the industry this year. The company became the UK's largest dairy company following its recent takeover of Unigate's dairy business, The £240 million takeover leaves the company with a range

Wyndeham Press, the Hove-based printing giant, has reported record profits for the year to March 31. The company, which includes Grange Press at Southwick and E.T. Heron, the high volume web-offset magazine printer, saw turnover rise by 32 per cent to

Now we know what it takes to outrage Councillor Brian Oxley. Just provide a few facts about the Tory party, past and present; with thanks to Brian Luckhurst for just a few more. -Roger Boniface Woodpecker Drive, Hailsham

How mean and dispicable can some people get? I hope whoever stole my two hanging baskets will get as much pleasure out of them as I had hoped for. It makes one lose faith in human nature. -Mrs J Webb, Coldean Lane, Brighton

I have just had a major operation at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and wish to express my sincere thanks for the medical attention and care I received from every member of the staff in Ward 8A. Well done. -Mabel Bates, Paddock Court, Portslade

I have not come across the "numerous" people who are passionate about Brighton being given city status, as a recent issue of the Argus would have us believe are all over the place. I would not be surprised to find they are outsiders who come from other

There are few subjects more upsetting than child abuse. The public outcry over the Moors murders, the James Bulger case and then this year's Sussex child neglect case show the strength of feeling. Day by day dedicated people in Sussex try to protect children

Richard Ford walked through the entrance of Saint Hill Manor, the Church of Scientology's UK headquarters. It was a warm day as he walked up the drive carrying a bag which contained a change of clothing and a single £10 note. Richard had been a cult member

I am in total agreement with A. Older (Letters, June 3) regarding the former Essoldo cinema. I am sure the people of Brighton and Hove welcome new housing but there are many sites that could be utilised for this purpose. To lose the opportunity of having

All over the world and throughout human history we have strived for immortality. The ancient Egyptians built lavish tombs for themselves and now modern Americans have their bodies cryogenically frozen. The English also had their own unique tradition of

I disagree with Derek Jameson in his support of a total ban on smacking children. Smacking is simple, immediate and understood. Advocates of the smacking ban will cause greater problems than they cure. To associate child rape and murder with loving, careful

Police have launched a new murder hunt for a killer who stabbed and raped a housewife more than 20 years ago. A team of detectives have been assembled at Brighton police station to "review" the murder of Margaret Frame, a 34-year-old mother. Senior officers

Good old Derek Jameson speaking up for the bullied (Argus, June 6). Personally I go through life with a Sony Walkman clapped firmly to my 70-year-old ears. I find it has an insulating effect. Once, when confronted with a cross, sour face fit to curdle

A man who worked for a five-star hotel for more than 30 years claims he was forced to resign because of the plush carpets. Multiple sclerosis sufferer Brendan Ryan, 64, told an employment tribunal he could no longer work as a purchase ledger clerk at

A question mark hangs over the future of the family-run store which has been a Brighton fixture for almost 200 years. Hanningtons has appointed property advisers who are approaching major retail developers to gauge potential interest in buying the freehold

The recently-launched Doctor Patient Partnership campaign aimed at preventing missed appointments is called "Keep it or cancel it". People have trouble remembering something in three days time, let alone the three months or more which many people have

A dispute between binmen and managers has led to a huge backlog of rubbish being left on the streets. It is understood workers for SITA are angry about differences in pay and conditions between binmen in the two areas. At a mass meeting of 200 staff,

Jon Sharples produced a blistering sprint finish to win the AON-sponsored Eastbourne Rovers Sussex Road Race Championship. Sharples, from the Eastbourne Rovers club, won the 82-mile race by two lengths from Steve Dennis (East Grinstead) and Worthing's

I want to warn motorists of a new and very dangerous game that mindless morons in Brighton are playing. As you wait at traffic lights, these thugs manage to leap on the roof of your car and bounce off the other side. Besides the damage sustained, the

Sussex skipper admitted his side had missed the boat at Horsham yesterday, describing their performance as "very disappointing." Middlesex were 136-4 and then 239-7 on the first day of the second division Championship match. But their tail rallied to

Wimbledon champion Lindsay Davenport will make her debut in a star-studded Direct Line Championships at Eastbourne which begins on Monday week. Davenport was given a late entry to the Devonshire Park event yesterday and was immediately installed as No

Murder squad detectives were called in today after the body of a man was found slumped at the foot of steps. Police were alerted shortly after 4.30am and discovered the body at the steps leading to a basement flat in Oriental Place near the West Pier,